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14th Annual Sedona Conference Institute

by The Sedona Conference

The 14th Annual Sedona Conference Institute focused on eDiscovery, data privacy, and security, organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit institute dedicated to advancing law and policy in areas such as antitrust, complex litigation, intellectual property rights, and data security and privacy law. The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 5-6, 2020.

Key topics addressed included the impact of data security and privacy concerns on civil discovery, the global reach of data protection laws, the evolution of corporate information governance programs, advancements in legal technology for data security and privacy, protection of privileges and client confidences in civil litigation, data collection from non-traditional sources while safeguarding privacy, the need for diversity in eDiscovery and information governance teams, and constitutional issues related to electronically stored information in criminal cases.

The conference featured a distinguished faculty comprising judges, legal practitioners, and industry experts who led in-depth discussions on these subjects. Attendees had opportunities for networking during scheduled receptions and breaks, fostering professional connections and collaborative dialogue.

Legal professionals involved in eDiscovery, data privacy, cybersecurity, and related fields would find this conference particularly beneficial for staying informed about current challenges and developments, as well as for engaging with peers and experts to share insights and best practices.

Speakers(30)

Amy E. Sellars

Director at Gunster

Amy is a Director at Gunster, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.

Andrea L. D'Ambra

Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Andrea is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, specializing in data privacy and eDiscovery.

Billee Elliott McAuliffe

Member at Lewis Rice LLC

Billee is a Member at Lewis Rice, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law.

Brian Kint

Senior Counsel at McKinsey & Company

Brian serves as Senior Counsel at McKinsey, focusing on data privacy and security.

Carrie S. Parikh

Chief Privacy Officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Carrie serves as Chief Privacy Officer at Horizon BCBSNJ, overseeing data privacy and compliance.

Charles N. Insler

Partner at HeplerBroom LLC

Charles is a Partner at HeplerBroom, specializing in complex litigation and eDiscovery.

Cheryl Strom

Senior Counsel at McDonald's Corporation

Cheryl serves as Senior Counsel at McDonald's, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.

Daniel K. Gelb

Partner at Gelb & Gelb LLP

Daniel is a Partner at Gelb & Gelb, focusing on white-collar criminal defense and civil litigation.

Daryl Osuch

Executive Director at Ernst & Young LLP

Daryl is an Executive Director at Ernst & Young, focusing on forensic technology and eDiscovery.

David Goodis

Partner at INQ Law

David is a Partner at INQ Law, specializing in privacy and data protection law.